Bed nets imports in Cameroon: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Cameroon imported bed nets worth $2.1 million (496 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $21.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 496 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 342 t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 66 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 518 t |
| 2018 | $43K | 10 t |
| 2017 | $794K | 304 t |
Where Cameroon imports bed nets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 68% |
| Thailand | $524K | 25% |
| India | $91K | 4.3% |
| Pakistan | $62K | 3% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.25 per kg, close to the world average of $4.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Cameroon?
The shipment records behind Cameroon bed nets imports (HS 6304.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6304.20: Furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, bed nets, specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of bed nets imported by Cameroon?
Cameroon imported bed nets worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 496 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply bed nets to Cameroon?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Thailand (25%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of bed nets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.25 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $4.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bed nets to Cameroon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $794 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. The peak was 2022 at $21.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bed nets?
The HS code for bed nets is subheading 6304.20. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6304 page.
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